Al Horford's assist numbers are off the chart as the 30-year-old big man embraces being a facilitator in his first season with the Celtics.

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Ravens face tough matchup against Patriots (1:04)

Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (groin strain) declared himself out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Speaking to reporters at a community event on Thursday, Thomas said: "I won't be playing [Friday]. But [his Celtics teammates will] be ready. I'm going to do whatever I can to get back out there on the court. It's eating me alive to not be able to participate, not to be able to play, but I gotta be smart about this because i don't want this to linger on for the rest of the season."

Martellus Bennett has been dealing with an ankle injury for months, but he doesn't think about making excuses -- just about getting his job done.

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Aging Pats backfield duo still gets it done

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From 21 to 44 (with a few unaccounted for in the 40s), Kevin Seifert picked out the NFL's best players at every age. LeGarrette Blount (30) and a certain No. 12 (39) took the crowns for their respective groups. Best at every age